Lycée privé Jean XXIII

What Lycée privé Jean XXIII does

Lycée privé Jean XXIII (legal name: Lycée Saint-Jean XXIII) is a private Catholic secondary school located at 18 rue Andrieux in Reims, France, operating under a "contrat d'association" with the French state. Founded in 1878 by the Congrégation des Religieuses de Nazareth, the school serves approximately 680 students across 7 classes of seconde, 6 classes of première, and 6 classes of terminale, employing roughly 65 staff under Chef d'Établissement Marc Besancenez. It delivers the French general baccalauréat curriculum with a comprehensive set of spécialités, optional courses, integrated preparatory classes (jointly with Lycée Sacré-Cœur), language certifications (Cambridge, DELE, German), and international programs including a US High School Diploma via Washington Academy, plus long-standing student exchanges with Lycée Ste Ursule d'Aix-la-Chapelle (Germany, since 1967) and Bishop O'Connell in Arlington, Virginia.

The school's core service is a general secondary education built around a "permanences accompagnées" (supervised study hall) model that is described as unique within the Académie de Reims, combining teacher-led study sessions, remedial and enrichment workshops, and integrated prep courses in terminale. Supporting infrastructure includes Joomla-based website and CMS, MacOS X / Apache / MySQL hosting, and a set of off-the-shelf portals (Extranet, Planidoc, Mon Bureau Numérique, Ecole Directe) used for grades, attendance, schedules, and enrollment. Non-academic offerings span 155-athlete UNSS sports program (10 sports), a CDI documentation center, Club 23 student-led initiative, APEL parent association, on-site catering by L'Alsacienne de restauration, and a post-bac forum with over 70 institutions. The school has no patents, no proprietary technology products, and no external investors; it is structured as a non-profit Association.

The business model is a non-profit tuition-based subscription. Annual family contribution is income-differentiated across 5 tiers, ranging from €670 to €1,520 depending on tax reference income and number of dependent children, with sibling reductions (20% for second child, 50% for subsequent) and 9x monthly or quarterly billing. Additional recurring fees cover first inscription (€50), APEL membership (€20), and badge deposit (€10). Catering revenue is collected via a digital "porte-monnaie" wallet, with €370/year fixed costs for half-board students plus usage-based meal charges. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer: prospective families attend an annual open house (Journée Portes Ouvertes), submit pre-registration via the Ecole Directe platform, and complete an in-person interview with the Chef d'Établissement (coordinated by Mme Cavel) subject to capacity. No third-party resellers, agents, or external funding participate in the model.

Name

Lycée privé Jean XXIII

Legal name

Lycée Saint-Jean XXIII

Website

https://jean23reims.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private Catholic secondary school in Reims, France, serving approximately 680 students with income-differentiated tuition and a state-contracted general baccalauréat program including international diplomas, integrated preparatory classes, and a unique supervised-study (permanences accompagnées) model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• General baccalaureate preparation
• Catholic school education
• Language certifications Cambridge
• University preparatory classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Reims

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition / Family Contribution: Income-differentiated annual family contribution ranging from €670 to €1,520 per year depending on tax reference income and number of dependent children, payable in monthly installments (9x) or quarterly. Additional reductions of 20% for second child and 50% for subsequent children.
2. Catering / Meal Services: On-site dining operated by L'Alsacienne de restauration; students top up a digital wallet (porte-money) account to pay per meal at the self-service cafeteria. Fixed fees apply for half-board students (€370/year fixed costs plus per-meal consumption), and per-meal pricing for externals (€3.70 base + variable food costs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lycée Saint-Jean XXIII delivers private Catholic general secondary education (seconde, première, terminale) preparing approximately 680 students for the French baccalauréat général. The core academic model is built around its unique "permanences accompagnées" supervised study system, complemented by broad specialty subject tracks, integrated prépas for competitive entrance exams, international programs (Washington Academy US High School Diploma, crash courses, year-abroad), language certifications, UNSS sports, and a documentation center (CDI).

Product overview

Lycée Saint-Jean XXIII is a private Catholic high school under contract with the French state, providing general baccalaureate education to approximately 680 students. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum centered on its unique 'permanences accompagnées' system of personalized academic support, complemented by specialized subject tracks (spécialités) in sciences, humanities, and arts for Première and Terminale students. The school operates as a unified educational institution with diverse offerings including international programs through Washington Academy (High School Diploma), language certifications (Cambridge, DELE, German), crash courses and exchange programs, integrated preparatory classes for higher education, UNSS sports activities, a documentation center (CDI), student-led Club 23, and robust orientation services including a post-bac forum with over 70 institutions.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enseignement secondaire général (General Secondary Education) Core offering: private Catholic high school education preparing students for the French general baccalauréat, with approximately 680 students across 7 seconde, 6 première, and 6 terminale classes.
• High School Diploma avec Washington Academy International partnership program allowing students to obtain an American High School Diploma equivalent via exclusive partnership with Washington Academy, recognized by prestigious institutions and supporting bilingual credentials and Parcoursup university applications.
• Certifications linguistiques (Language Certifications) Language certification preparation including Cambridge PET (B1), FCE (B2), CAE (C1), DELE Spanish (B1), and German B1 certification.
• Permanences accompagnées (Supervised Study Sessions) Unique teacher-led supervised study system providing personalized assistance, remedial and enrichment workshops, and supporting ambitious international projects; unmatched within the Académie de Reims.
• Crash Course et Année de Césure International exchange program offering end-of-seconde students a quarter in Australia or a full school year abroad in a local school with host families for total language immersion, delivered in partnership with JEV Langues.
• Prépas intégrées (Integrated Preparatory Programs) Integrated preparatory classes in terminale covering medical studies prep, SESAME business school prep, Sciences Po network prep, engineering entrance exam prep, and CPGE prep, jointly offered with Lycée Sacré-Cœur (Reims).
• UNSS - Activités sportives (School Sports) National Union of School Sports (UNSS) federation activities including badminton, volleyball, futsal, basketball, handball, dance, rowing, cross-country and competitive sports teams; 155 licensed athletes in 2024-2025.
• Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) On-campus documentation and information center offering training, resource access, cultural outreach, and meeting spaces with activities including chess club and role-playing games.
• Orientation et Forum Post-Bac Career guidance and orientation services including specialty discovery videos, professional internship opportunities, and a post-bac forum with over 70 institutions and a trades fair.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% baccalauréat pass rate (219/219 candidates in 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership enabling students to obtain a US High School Diploma equivalent, enhancing bilingualism and university applications via Parcoursup. Students receive a diploma from a prestigious American high school.
• JEV LanguescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 38 years of expertise in organizing language immersion programs. Offers crash courses in Australia and full-year abroad programs with hosted families. Provides preparation, departure support, and personalized follow-up.
• Lycée Ste Ursule d'Aix-la-Chapelle (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin school relationship established in 1967 (mirroring the city twinning). Annual exchange in September between German and French students hosted in families and at the respective schools.
• Lycée Bishop O'Connell, Arlington (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual exchange program: students travel to Arlington in première and host American correspondents in terminale. Exchange prepared during seconde.
• Lycée Sacré-Cœur (Reims)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to offer integrated preparatory programs (prépas) for terminale students: medical studies prep, SESAME business school prep, Sciences Po network prep, engineering entrance exam prep, and CPGE prep.
• Association GabrielminorOthersData management organization for French Catholic education. Manages student demographic data transmitted to EN, UGSEL (sports), APEL, and diocesan directions. Governed by GDPR-compliant data sharing policies.
• L'Alsacienne de restaurationminorOthersCatering company operating the on-campus restaurant. Organizes themed meals throughout the year (Christmas, Chinese New Year, paella, raclette) and provides the App'Table application for menu and allergen information.
• RCF (Radio)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner. Students produce 'Chroniques J23' — current affairs segments — and meditation content aired on RCF. Chronic about harassment aired on 6 November 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague (Franklin): Paris-based private Catholic lycée with a strong baccalauréat track record, international programs, and an emphasis on individualized student support. Closely comparable to Jean XXIII in pedagogical approach (supervised study, values-based formation) and target family segment.
• Lycée Sainte-Geneviève (Ginette): Prestigious private Catholic lycée under contract with the French state, offering general baccalauréat and integrated prépas. Comparable in mission (Catholic secondary education), student body size, and academic-outcome orientation to Jean XXIII, though larger and more selective.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion: Private Catholic lycée in Paris offering the French baccalauréat with international tracks and strong university placement. Comparable to Jean XXIII in terms of Catholic formation, individualized support, and international credentialing.
• Lycée Saint-Joseph de Reims: Local direct competitor in Reims, also a private Catholic secondary school under state contract. Most geographically and structurally comparable peer, competing for the same Reims-region family segment.
• Lycée Sacré-Cœur (Reims): Reims-based private Catholic school and existing partner of Jean XXIII for integrated prépas. Direct local peer competing for the same families while also collaborating on post-bac preparation programs.
• Institution Sainte-Marie d'Antony: Private Catholic secondary school offering general baccalauréat with international options and integrated post-bac preparation. Comparable in scale, mission, and Catholic school under-contract structure to Jean XXIII.

Broad incumbents

• Ensemble scolaire Saint-Michel de Picpus: Larger Catholic school network in the Paris region offering K-12 and post-bac tracks. Comparable as a Catholic under-contract institution serving similar family demographics, though broader in scope.
• Externat Sainte-Marie (Lyon): Larger private Catholic secondary institution in Lyon offering baccalauréat and prépas. Comparable in mission and structure but operates at greater scale and in a different regional market.
• Groupe scolaire Saint-Joseph La Salle: Network of Catholic schools (Lasallian tradition) offering secondary education under French state contract. Comparable in mission (Catholic formation, individualized support) and target demographic, though part of a larger multi-site network.

Regional players

• Lycée Saint-Just (Lyon): High-performing public lycée in Lyon frequently cited among France's top-ranked schools. Comparable as a benchmark competitor for top-tier families weighing public versus private Catholic education, though publicly funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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